If you're preparing your Letter of Interest, note that you can expect feedback on your submission by March 30, 2026. The updated guidelines also include a new Community Impact Officer contact and a direct phone number for portal support to assist you during the application process. Finally, you can now review a newly added PDF detailing previously funded projects to help guide your proposal.
Funder: Delaware Community Foundation
Due Dates: February 27, 2026: Pre-application meeting | March 1, 2026: Letter of Interest (LOI) deadline | April 30, 2026: Full application (by invitation) deadline
Funding Amounts: Individual awards range from $25,000–$150,000 for a 12-month period; approx. $1.2 million total available.
Summary: Supports community-level projects in Delaware that advance vital conditions for thriving communities, including housing, education, environment, and belonging.
Key Information: Pre-application meeting is required before submitting an LOI.